Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive difference for generations to come?

Are you caring, thoughtful, and innovative?

If you want to join the largest, oldest, and leading premier nonprofit organization within child welfare,

Children's Home Society of Florida is for you!

As a Counselor II you will support our growing needs for transitional youth services. You’ll identify and assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and provide necessary services and/or treatments are provided. You will also provide in-home supportive counseling services to clients, complete required assessments, and assist individuals and families toward the goal of recognizing their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for a focused and dedicated social services professional who has a passion for making a positive difference and thrives in a fast-paced, never-the-same work environment.

WHY JOIN CHS?

Mission driven uplifting work culture

Great benefits suite including generous paid time off and holidays

Growth and professional development opportunities

Culture for continuous improvement and only being the best!

Responsibilities

YOU WILL:

Provide Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS) interventions under the supervision of a licensed clinician while upholding the CHS Standard of Care.

Provide supportive counseling services through individual, family and group counseling.

Provide case management services including information, plan referral and links; coordinate services with other professionals and para-professionals and liaise with outside social service agencies and other organizations, where appropriate.

Train direct care team members regarding components of the individualized treatment plan.

Participate in BHOS treatment team meetings.

Develop the behavioral health aspects of child’s discharge plan.

Conduct community outreach as needed.

Coordinate and supervise family visitation, as necessary.

Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation, such as assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and termination summaries, according to contract and CHS Standards.

Generate and maintain necessary reports and paperwork (i.e., Quality Assurance and program reports

Contribute to an engaging, positive work environment.

Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality management process.

Comply with CHS policies, procedures, code of conduct, contracts and other legal obligations.

Assist with training other employees and providing back up when necessary.

Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Demonstrate the CHS Values in the performance of all job duties.

Qualifications

YOU HAVE:

Working knowledge of the social services field

Strong organizational skills and a tireless focus on quality results

Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to work well with diverse teams, clients and families

Resiliency, with a propensity to persevere in spite of constant change

A sincere passion for helping others in need

YOU NEED:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field Note: Positions with Social Worker in the title require the Bachelor’s degree to be specifically in Social Work.

Minimum of two years experience working with children and families

When children and families face complex challenges, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is there since 1902. Delivering hope to more than 50,000 children and family members across the state, we continue to do more. We are leading the nation in developing and delivering solutions that transform the lives and futures of children and families. With more than 1,800 team members, CHS is the #1 provider of children’s services in the state of Florida.

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CHSFL is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA accommodation requirements should be requested (5) days prior to the event date).